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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,163.28, 1,741.23 and 614.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,163.28, 1,741.23 and 614.70 is: 920.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,163.28 : 1,741.23 = 614.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,163.28/1,741.23 = 614.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,163.28x = 1,741.23 × 614.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,163.28x = 1,070,334.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,070,334.08/1,163.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 920.10

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